drac
masculine
The English word 'devil' is translated into Romanian as drac. Wiktionary also lists diavol and satană.
Meaning: evil creature (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| drac | masculine | |
| diavol | masculine | |
| satană | /saˈta.nə/ | feminine |
| demon | [ˈdemon] (narrow) | masculine |
| michiduță | /mi.kiˈdu.t͡sə/ | masculine |
While diavol or drac specifically refers to the personification of evil, demon refers to a generic malevolent spirit or entity.
Which one should you use?
While diavol is the standard term for the devil, drac is more commonly used in colloquial exclamations and curses.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms provided have different genders: drac, diavol and demon are masculine, while satană is feminine. When referring to 'the devil' as a specific name or title, the forms Diavolul, Satana and Necuratul are used.
Did you know?
- In Romanian folk beliefs, the drac is sometimes depicted not as a fallen angel, but as a trickster figure who can be outsmarted by a clever peasant.
- The common word drac actually shares its roots with the English word 'dragon', as both stem from the Latin word for a 'serpent'.
- Romanian speakers use the term Necuratul, which literally means 'The Unclean One', as a common euphemism for the devil to avoid naming him directly.
Examples in context
- Dumenzeu a creat diavolul.God created the devil.This sentence is useful for showing the use of diavol in a religious context.Tatoeba #8428156 by fathe, translation #6163570 by carlosalberto
- La dracu’ cu tine!To the devil with you!This sentence shows how drac is used in a colloquial exclamation.Tatoeba #448190 by ijikure2, translation #448192 by rul
- Diavolul este în detalii.The devil is in the details.This sentence shows the use of diavol in a common idiom.Tatoeba #4812006 by Balamax, translation #1603805 by Spamster
- În credința creștină, diavolul este considerat a fi o forță negativă.In Christian faith, the devil is considered to be a negative force.
- Ce faci, dracule?How are you doing, devil?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andreea and Stefan are watching an old horror movie.
- AndreeaArată ca un drac în acest film.He looks like a devil in this movie.
- StefanDa, este un drac foarte înfricoșător.Yes, he is a very scary devil.
- AndreeaMi-e frică de acest drac.I am afraid of this devil.
- StefanNu te teme, e doar un film.Don't be afraid, it's just a movie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “devil” translations and entries drac, diavol, satană, demon, michiduță, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries demon, diavol, drac, satană, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
